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Water, the source of life. In Bagnères-de-Luchon this has been the maxim for over
two thousand years. Be it in the form of snow, hammam steam or thermal spas, the
water is present everywhere, even in the name of the so-called Queen of the
Pyrenees.
Bagnères-de-Luchon, the height of thermalism
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Some 35 km from Vielha, in the heart of the French Pyrenees, Bagnères-de-Luchon appears in
the distance as if from a tale of yesteryear. Still today, in spite of the massive influx of
visitors, it preserves that romantic charm that takes us back to its splendorous past of the late
19th century, the golden age of thermalism in Europe. The special qualities of its waters, the
landscape that surrounds it and its privileged location for the practice of sports such as
climbing or skiing, saved Bagnères-de-Luchon from the decadence suffered by many spa
towns, when “water cures” went out of fashion. The fact is that here, thermalism has been in
vogue for two thousand years. It was in the 1st century B.C. when a Roman consul, persuaded
of the magical powers of the waters by the locals, commissioned the building of three thermal
pools in what was then known as Ilixon to alleviate his own health problems.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Luchon was somewhat forgotten and the bounties of its
waters were used for the exclusive benefit of the scarce inhabitants of the area. It was not until
the mid 18th century that it was rescued from oblivion, thanks to the Baron d’Etigny, who, in
1759, commissioned the building of the first spa. Victor Hugo, Flaubert, Lamartine, Edmond
Rostand... the great names of the France of the time made pilgrimage to this town in the Haut
Garonne to enjoy the benefits in its thermal spas. The fame of Bagnères-de-Luchon grew
progressively. So much so, that Napoleon III himself gave the town some of its most
emblematic buildings. It was during this golden age of Luchon, with a continual coming and
going of new visitors, that numerous luxury hotels were built, as well as the Grand Casino,
completed in 1880 and declared a historical monument in 1999.
  The most famous thermal resort in Luchon is Chambert, named after the French architect who
built it in 1848 above the ashes of the old spa, devastated some years before by a fire and
delicately restored and modernised. But the veritable jewel of the thermal resort is the
Vaporarium, a glass building built in 1970 and renovated throughout, that leads to one
hundred and fifty metres of underground galleries through whose walls the thermal waters
filter, generating a warm and damp climate that cleans the toxins of the skin and favours
muscular relaxation.
The sulphurous water of the fourth French thermal resort flows at a temperature of between
62°C and 74°C and is particularly indicated for the treatment of breathing and rheumatism
ailments, sought by its over 30,000 visitors a year. The thermal season starts on April 1st and
ends on October 31st.
Luchon has long been famous for the curative waters of its thermal spas. That is why it
receives over 20,000 visitors a year. Come to relax and enjoy the restful experience that
these thermal spas and this beautiful and calm town provide you with.
Take advantage of the great variety of treatments offered. Especially renowned are the antitobacco
cures and the “fitness” programmes.
Enjoy the excellent facilities and decide what you prefer to do: curative treatments including
medical diagnosis, relaxation, getting into shape or perhaps you may want to try the antitobacco
cure that the Luchon thermal spas offer exclusively. For more information and
details, visit the following websites:
Here we would like to offer you combined packages (accommodation + thermal spas), at
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Health Break – Vitaline*
 2 hotel nights, breakfast included
Includes an “In Shape Programme”
- Vaporarium
- Relaxation pool
- Relaxation chairs
- Jet shower
- 1 hydro massage bath
- Price 145 €
* Comments:
- Price valid for the months of March, April, May, June, September and October.
- Supplement of 40€ per person for the months of July and August.
- Prices valid until October 30th, 2006.
- Price is per person in double room.
- The programmes will take place at the famous Luchon thermal spas, subject to
availability.
- Vitaline open afternoons only from 3:30 pm to 8 pm.
- Third person: 15% discount for programme.
- Children between the ages of 6 and 11: 30 % discount for accommodation and
breakfast
- Children between the ages of 0 and 5, free accommodation.
- Supplement for single room: 30€.
- Additional night: 45 € per person, for accommodation and breakfast.
- Taxes included.
- “Shape” Programme: Vaporarium + relaxation pool + relaxation chairs + 1 jet shower
+ 1 hydro massage bath.
- What is the Vaporarium? A natural steam bath, with 160 metres of underground
galleries, exclusive in Europe. Filtered through the walls, the thermal waters generate a
smooth heat, with 100% humidity.
Beauty Break – Sourcéa*
2 hotel nights, breakfast included
- Includes a “Treat Session”
- Hammam
- Jet pool
- Air bath with essential oils
- Neck and shoulder mud treatment
- “Soft Hands” Treatment
- Price: 165 €
* Comments:
- Price valid for months of March, April, May, June, September and October.
- Supplement of 34 € per person for the months of July and August.
- Prices valid until October 30, 2006.
- The price is per person in double room.
- The programmes will be carried out at the famous Luchon thermal spas, subject to
availability.
- Sourcéa opens from Tuesday to Sunday in winter, from 9 am to 12:30 pm and in
summer, from 3:30 pm to 7 pm.
- Third person: 15% discount for programme.
- Children between the ages of 6 and 11: 30 % discount for accommodation and
breakfast.
- Children between the ages of 0 and 5, free accommodation.
- Supplement for Single room: 30€.
- Additional night: 45 € per person, for accommodation and breakfast.
- Taxes included.
- The "Treat Session" includes: The hammam, the jet pool, the air bath with essential
oils, the neck and shoulder mud treatment a “soft hands” treatment.
Anti-stress Break*
- Includes one “Anti-stress Session” (Sourcéa)
- 2 nights, Accommodation + breakfast
- Price: 165 €
* Comments:
- Price per person for months of July and August: 199 €
- Prices valid from March 1 to October 30, 2007
- Price is per person in double room
- The programmes will take place at the famous Luchon thermal spas, subject to
availability; Sourceá opens from Tuesday to Sunday in winter from 9 am to 12:30 pm
and in summer from 3:30 pm to 7 pm; Vitaline opens afternoons only from 3:30 pm to
8 pm; Third person: 15% discount for programme
- Children between the ages of 6 and 11: 30 % discount for accommodation and
breakfast; for children between the ages of 0 and 5, free accommodation
- Supplement for single room: 30 euros
- Additional night: 45 euros per person, for accommodation and breakfast
- Supplement for half-board: 18 euros (dinner)
- Taxes included
- “In Shape” Programme: Vaporarium + relaxation pool + relaxation chairs + 1 jet
shower + 1 hydro massage bath
- Anti-stress Session Programme: course and relaxation + hammam + jet pool + hydrorelaxation
bath or neck and shoulder mud treatment
- What is the vaporarium? A natural steam path, with 160 metres of underground
galleries, exclusive in Europe. Filtered through the walls, the thermal waters generate a
smooth heat, with 100% humidity.
For bookings, please contact:
Apsis Hotels
902 39 39 30 |
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